Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Today my son turned 11 years old.... It's crazy how time fly....my youngest & only boy, Prophet Ayim Bailey.... I'm sooo proud of my son he's doing his thing in school.... I give all credit to his mother for that because I sucked at school.... Love you Prophet... Enjoy the holidays with your grandmother & cousins.. See you soon.. Happy Birthday!!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Scout Notes: Many tattoo shops out there function like fast food restaurants. You walk in, pick something off a menu, and walk out thirty minutes later filled with regret. The only difference: a belly full of Big Macs eventually goes away. That barbed wire bicep? That’s forever, friend. City of Ink is no Value Menu tattoo shop. It’s clean without being clinical, maintaining a traditional vibe without all that grime. Every piece is 100% custom, only inked after a close collaboration between artist and client. Miya Bailey, City of Ink’s manager, insists this is the only way to do it: “This is a fine art shop, a gallery. If it’s on the wall, on your arm, whatever, it’s got to have soul.” Of course, you don’t respect the work and disrespect the talent. Each artist with CoI has a distinctive style and is encouraged to explore that, to build a reputation of their own and flourish accordingly. Just don’t get upset when they talk you out of that Tweety Bird tramp stamp you’ve been wanting.

City of Ink has been a Castleberry mainstay since 2006 when they opened their doors. In those five years, they’ve built a family of artists, each one more Positive Mental Attitude than the last. One artist told me he constantly spots passers-by peeking through the windows, and wishes they’d come in, even just to look. “I mean they wonder what’s going on here; you don’t have to pay money to look at the walls.” City of Ink is working on bringing these people through the door, hosting gallery openings and inkless walk-ins alike. They’re also looking to spread City of Ink’s influence outside of the shop, by starting a clothing brand in 2012. Miya says it’ll be a great way to promote each artist’s individual brand, and show off the diverse art among the City of Ink family. So for all the tattoo-phobic folks out there, fret not. Pretty soon even you could be rockin’ a CoI original.

Friday, December 9, 2011

I canceled a tour date so I now have openings in December... These tattoo sessions are $500 each ($150 down deposit & $350 balance brought in on the day of your appointment)

Call 404-525-4465 mom-sat 1pm-10pm for more details & booking. When you call please tell the shop manager your tattoo concept. If you don't have a concept, that's cool. I like to talk & vibe and come up with art right on the spot face to face)

NOTE: if your interested in a one on one private tattoo session at my private art studio down the street from City of Ink please request it when you call)

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

City of Ink’s Melvin Todd & Tuki Carter featured in Wale (and Rick Ross) video “Tats on my arm” It also features the art work of many of COI and atlanta artists…so check out the paintings in the background….props to Tuki for handling all the business for this video shoot…he making boss moves….

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Miya Bailey & City of Ink tattoo artists will be touring for 2012 if you would like to add your city to this tour or get details on how to book a tattoo appointment please call City of Ink at 404-525-4465 mon-sat 1pm-10pm

NOTE: Deposits will vary depending on flight & hotel cost in each city. We ask for deposits up front to hold your tattoo appointment and to book plane tickets & hotel rooms. There is no refund on deposits since the Money will be use for traveling to serve you and doesn't not go towards the cost of your tattoo.

Miya Bailey "Oct 2012 will mark my 20th year tattooing. This will also be my last year tattooing full-time so I want to introduce the world to the 2nd generation of City of Ink tattoo artists & painters. I will be focusing more on promoting our artists, behind the scenes, marketing, painting more & teaching new artists how to tattoo so my style of tattooing will be used long after im gone..... Please support me & city of ink on this next chapter of our lives & art careers. It's been a beautiful 19 years... So let's make my 20th year the BEST one yet... SUPPORT THIS TOUR... Many blessings & thanks"

Monday, October 31, 2011

Today is my daughter's 18th birthday....I pray God helps her in all the decisions that young women have to face in their everyday life. Represent the "Bailey Family" with pride & honor and ALWAYS be a LADY....as long as you treat yourself with respect a man will have no choice but to also treat you with respect....focus on school and get ready for college... Daddy lives you...and I will always be here for you.. Happy 18th Birthday, Algeria....from your father, Miya Bailey.

I just got my personal phone for London so if you need to talk to me please call/text 07589 497 639 I'm open for interviews, event, parties, etc...

If your in London and want a tattoo by me, Tuki Carter, Melvin Todd, or Paper Frank (small, med, large tattoos) please call/text: 07758 609 728 ... Our manager, Samba will handle everything... We are in South London creating masterpieces... COI